In Pics: What happened across the world on November 14

Bangalore, Nov 14: Thousands of Hamas security men staged a military parade in the Gaza Strip in a massive show of force marking the anniversary of an eight-day battle against Israel last year. However some reports suggested that the protest failed as some residents were afraid to protest.

Meanwhile, Pope Francis beat Justin Beiber to become internet's most popular name for 2013. The list by Global Language Monitor said that the Pope had beaten Beiber and Miley Cyrus to be in the top spot.

The first EU-Myanmar Task Force opened in Myanmar on Thursday. The event was attended by Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu kyi.

OneIndia News brings to you news from across the world in pictures.

In Egypt

A Palestinian woman carries a weapon as she joins Islamic Jihad militants' march during a parade to mark the anniversary of a battle against Israel in Gaza City.

In Vatican City

Pope Francis blesses the coffin of late Italian Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci during the funeral service in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican.

In Myanmar

Myanmar Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi and top EU diplomat Catherine Ashton attend the opening ceremony of the first EU-Myanmar Task Force in Yangon, Myanmar.

In Mexico City

Mexico's Oribe Peralta jumps for the ball with New Zealand's Jake Butler and New Zealand's goalkeeper Glenn Moss at a 2014 World Cup playoff first round soccer match in Mexico City.